Tuesday, November 30, 2010

ପ୍ରଥମାଷ୍ଟମୀ (Prathamastami)

ପ୍ରଥମାଷ୍ଟମୀ (Prathamastami) is celebrated on the 7th day in the month of Margasira & is 1 of the most popular festivals in Odisha. On this day, the eldest child of the family is honored.The ritual includes the mother or any other elderly lady wishing the child long-life and good health by praying 'Sasthi Debi', the Goddess who protects children. A special variety of cake called ‘enduri’ is prepared during the occasion.


Enduri Pitha : Eduri made from rice flour & biri (black gram) ,often with guda (jaggery ) and nadia(coconut)





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